Executive ServiceAnnouncement (Open)STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (SHA) Director, Office of Information Technology (Baltimore City)DOT Executive V (8032) (Selection Plan #17-10.3-03)SALARY: $73,612.00 - $118,197.00OPENING DATE: June 14, 2017CLOSING DATE: June 27, 2017DESCRIPTION: RECRUITMENT: The Maryland Department of Transportation'sState Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Information Technology(Baltimore City) is recruiting for the Director of Information Technology (DOTExecutive V). This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the preferredqualifications listed below. This position is Executive Service(the incumbent serves at the will of the appointing authority). The State of Marylandoffers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a free transitprogram, and advanced education and training opportunities. NATURE OF WORK: The Maryland Department of TransportationState Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) Office of Information Technologyprovides strategic direction and coordination of information technologyresources within MDOT SHA. This includes soliciting and prioritizing systemdevelopment activities; performing technology research and planning;establishing and managing the short-range and long-range plan and budget tosupport the growth of information technology within SHA; planning, acquiringand implementing large-scale business systems; acquiring, developing andsupporting web-based applications and the MDOT SHA Website; acquiring,deploying and maintaining Office Automation, CADD, and GIS hardware andsoftware; planning, installing and supporting the local and wide area networksupon which all MDOT SHA systems, including the CHART operation, depend; andproviding day-to-day computer operations support. This Office services acustomer base of approximately 3,000 SHA employees, as well as providingmanagement and direction to MDOT-wide information technology initiatives.QUALIFICATIONS:PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: ABachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.EXPERIENCE: Eight (8) years ofmanagement or supervisory experience in information technology involving atleast two of the following areas: planning, systems analysis, computerprogramming, or operations. NOTES: Applicants may substitute graduate education in computer science or indirectly related fields on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of therequired experience.Applicants may substitute additional management or supervisory experience asdefined above at the rate of six months of experience for one year ofeducation for the required college education. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE:Knowledge of IT System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologiesKnowledge of IT project cost estimatingKnowledge of COMAR and DBM regulations as they pertain to IT procurementactivities LICENSES& CERTIFICATIONS: Not applicable ADDITIONALINFORMATION: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an applicationonline at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Resumes willnot be accepted in lieu of completed applications. To receivecredit for your work history and credentials you must list the information onthe Online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only toexpand on information offered in the body of the Online DTS-1 application. Pleaseinclude all relevant experience on your application. This includes, butis not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity,or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applyingfor. The selected candidate may be subject to background and referencechecks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification fromemployment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals withdisability will be provide upon request. Please notify in advance MDRelay Services Number (711). This position is not amember of the collective bargaining unit Please Note: The Maryland State Highway Administration will nolonger sponsor new employees in application of the H-1B Visa. Allapplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under theImmigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. Federal regulationsprohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorshipfees must be assumed by the potential employer. Applications must besubmitted online by the closing date.If you have any question,please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s)listed below:410-545-5554 or 1-877-743-9311 WE ARE AN EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, genderidentity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental orphysical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief oropinion, sex, or sexual orientation.